Survey of 2.3 million manuscripts, 1.24 million digitized
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said, “Integrating ancient knowledge with modern technology is the strength of a developed India. Manuscripts are not just stories of the past, but inspiration for the future.
The State View Sunil Sharma
Jaipur. Under the “Gyan Bharatam Mission,” run by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, a “Manuscript Digitization Workshop” was organized in the state of Rajasthan on Monday at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC) in the Jhalana Institutional Area of Jaipur, under the chief patronage of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Diya Kumari. State Chief Secretary V. Srinivas was present on the occasion.
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said that manuscripts are not just old papers or texts; they are the heritage of thousands of years of Indian literature, tradition, history, and philosophy. They preserve the treasure trove of our ancestors’ experiences, research, and knowledge. A manuscript not only tells the story of the past, but also opens new avenues for future generations.
Diya Kumari said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the “Gyan Bharatam Mission” is combining this commitment with new technology. Modi’s vision is that our ancient knowledge should not remain confined to shelves, but should reach the world through modern technology and become the strength of a developed India. The Prime Minister’s vision is being realized under the guidance of Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said that under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, continuous efforts are being made to preserve manuscripts in Rajasthan. Under the campaign, approximately 2.3 million manuscripts from government and private collections, libraries, temples, monasteries, etc. have been surveyed, of which approximately 124,000 have been digitized.
Diya Kumari stated that the state government’s goal is to bring every manuscript in Rajasthan onto a digital platform so that young researchers, students, and the general public can connect with the knowledge of our scriptures, Ayurveda, astrology, and literature. To this end, conservation centers will be developed at the district level, and private collectors will also be involved in this mission.
Chief Secretary V. Srinivas stated that ancient texts and documents are important cultural heritage of the country, and the Gyan Bharatam Mission is an important initiative in this direction. Rajasthan has a rich history and civilization. To further enhance the mission’s success, Sanskrit departments from all universities should be involved in the conservation of palm leaves and the creation of Sanskrit terminology. He urged for better coordination between all departments and encouragement of youth to pursue research in this field. If the knowledge hidden in manuscripts is easily accessible through technology, it will give a new global identity to the knowledge tradition of not only Rajasthan but the entire country.
The workshop was attended by Joint Secretary Sameer Nanda from the Ministry of Culture, New Delhi, Director Indrajit Singh, Commissioner of Tourism Department, Rukmini Riyar, Deputy Secretary of the Government, Art and Culture Department, Anupam Kayal, Director of Rajasthan Sanskrit Academy, Dr. Lata Shrimali, Joint Director of Archaeological Museum Department, Krishnakanta Sharma, Manager Ravindra Manch, Kavita Godara, Assistant Nodal Officer, Gyan Bharatam, Rajneesh Harsh, and other officials.
Dr. Surendra Sharma, Rajasthan Coordinator of Gyan Bharatam Mission, gave a presentation on Rajasthan and informed the officials from all the states about how Rajasthan has emerged as a role model in this mission.
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